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A Far Reaching Principle – An Abused Principle – An Immutable Principle –

A Far Reaching Principle – An Abused Principle – An Immutable Principle –. Luke 8:5 (KJV)

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A Far Reaching Principle – An Abused Principle – An Immutable Principle –

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  1. W. 65th St church of Christ - March 29, 2006

  2. A Far Reaching Principle – An Abused Principle – An Immutable Principle – W. 65th St church of Christ - March 29, 2006

  3. Luke 8:5 (KJV) A sower went out to sow his seed: . . . [11] Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. . . . [15] But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. W. 65th St church of Christ - March 29, 2006

  4. The Word ONLY produces Christians ONLY – Acts 26:28 • Denominational error produces after its kind!! – Mat 15:7-9; Gal. 1:6-9; Rev 22:18 • One cannot believe & obey error and be in the truth!!! W. 65th St church of Christ - March 29, 2006

  5. 2 Cor. 9:6 (NKJV) But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. W. 65th St church of Christ - March 29, 2006

  6. There is MUCH abuse of this principle in this area . . . • Sowing MONEY does not reap miracles, financial gain, or assure successful relationships . . .!!!!!!! W. 65th St church of Christ - March 29, 2006

  7. Oral Roberts originated the doctrine of "Seed Faith" whereby God will return a multiplication of money to a person who gives money in faith, believing that they will receive a monetary reward, primarily for donating to the ministry of Oral Roberts. W. 65th St church of Christ - March 29, 2006

  8. “Plant your $58 seed today, ($1,000 would be better) – if you don’t have it – take a step of faith – God will reward you abundantly . . . 'You must give in order to receive...'” W. 65th St church of Christ - March 29, 2006

  9. Not just money, but time, ability, service, prayer, & labor - Mat 25:14-40; 1 Cor. 15:58 • Not JUST what - but HOW! – 2 Cor. 9:6,7; • It is MORE blessed to give than to receive – Acts 20:35 W. 65th St church of Christ - March 29, 2006

  10. Galatians 6:7-8 (NKJV) Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. [8] For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. W. 65th St church of Christ - March 29, 2006

  11. A warning to CHRISTIANS! - • How do we sow to the FLESH? - Gal 5:19-21; 1 Cor 6:9-11; Job 4:8; Prov. 6:12-19; 22:8; • How do we sow to the SPIRIT? – By obeying the revelation of the Spirit - Gal 5:22,23; Prov. 11:18; James 3:18; Ps. 126:5 W. 65th St church of Christ - March 29, 2006

  12. We do not reap what we sow necessarily TODAY!!! • There are storms and difficulties before harvest time!! – Acts 14:22 • But be ASSURED – you will REAP what YOU SOW! W. 65th St church of Christ - March 29, 2006

  13. An Abused Principle – A Far Reaching Principle – An Immutable Principle – W. 65th St church of Christ - March 29, 2006

  14. W. 65th St church of Christ - March 29, 2006

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